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Fully Funded Podcast - Fundraising for Christian Missionaries

Mary Valloni & Mike Kim
Fundraising
Fully Funded Academy
Christian Missionaries
Support Raising
Missionaries
Fundraising Strategies
Bivocational Ministry
Christian Ministry
Time Management
Productivity
Donor Engagement
Christian Missions
Spiritual Doubts
Secondary Income Streams
Public Speaking
Donor Fundraising
Non-Profit Consulting
Community Support
Community Building
Personal Relationships

Proven strategies, actionable insights, and encouraging testimonies for Christian missionaries raising support in today's world. We're Mary Valloni and Mike Kim, a team that only God could have brought together. Both of our lives were significantly impacted by missions. Mary is a respected non-profit consultant with a wealth of experience from working with ministry orgs like Chi Alpha as well as n... more

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This is the replay of our recent live masterclass, where you'll learn the two most important frameworks we teach inside of Fully Funded Academy: the 7-Step Donor Progression and the FREEDOM Method.

Together, they ... more

In 2016, Dan and Maria Hurrelbrink's ministry in Romania nearly collapsed. In Part 2 of our conversation, they share exactly how they rebuilt — and what changed when they stopped waiting and started communicating.

From weekly donor emails to a clea... more

Dan and Maria Hurrelbrink have been missionaries in Romania for over 33 years — planting churches, running camps, adopting five children, and building Barnabas Ministries from the ground up.

But by 2017, their total ministry and family budget had ... more

On a recent survey, over 90% of missionaries we asked said they did NOT know any fully funded missionaries. Well, we're here to change that! Meet Nora McNamara, a seasoned missionary who went from raising $34 in a month to getting fully funded just s... more

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Dan Hurrelbrink
Leader of Barnabas Ministries Romania
Barnabas Ministries Romania
Episode: [#99] The Fundraising Shift That Saved Our Ministry with Dan & Maria Hurrelbrink
Maria Hurrelbrink
Co-leader of Barnabas Ministries Romania
Barnabas Ministries Romania
Episode: [#99] The Fundraising Shift That Saved Our Ministry with Dan & Maria Hurrelbrink
Nora McNamara
Fully Funded Missionary with a long history of fundraising success
Fully Funded Academy
Episode: [#98] How Nora McNamara Went From $34 to Fully Funded in Just Six Months
James Harrington
Leads Ugandan Water Project, nonprofit leader focused on water access in Uganda
Ugandan Water Project
Episode: [#97] How to Tell Stories to Raise Support - with James Harrington in Uganda
Rob Plaster
Missionary in France, long-time Fully Funded participant
Fully Funded / Mission organization
Episode: [#94] How Rob and Nichole Plaster Have Stayed Funded for 20+ Years
Nicole Plaster
Missionary in France, long-time Fully Funded participant
Fully Funded / Mission organization
Episode: [#94] How Rob and Nichole Plaster Have Stayed Funded for 20+ Years

Hosts

Mike Kim
Host of the show and co-host; branding and marketing expert; co-founder of Fully Funded Academy.
Mary Valloni
Co-host; fundraising consultant and founder/lead of Fully Funded Academy; ministry fundraising expert.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Thank you!

    I have been looking for a biblical podcast for running nonprofits. Thank you so much for bringing practical and Bible based help for us!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jen McGraw
    United States8 months ago
  • Very informative podcast

    5

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vijai Aanand
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great information

    Thanks for the great content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkDelaney
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Info!

    Great info. Love how Mary and Mike communicate clearly and directly to our audience as missionaries. There isn’t much for our audience and it makes it hard. This is perfect. Only wish there was more content now! It’s been 7 months! Can’t wait for SEASON 2!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joshuadunlap
    United States8 years ago
  • Listened to the first season twice!

    These last two days I have spent about 12 hours in my car. During that time I took the opportunity to litsen to season 1 of this podcast. I enjoyed it so much that I listened to podcast on my drive down to my desitnation and my drive back. For an auditory learner such as myself this was a perfect resource!

    There were several questions I have asked myself as I lead my nonprofit, however, there have been few out there to answer those questions. This podcast did exactly that, as well as answering s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Irfan Abdul
    United States9 years ago

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[#100] How Dan & Maria Hurrelbrink Rebuilt Their Missionary Funding From the Brink of Collapse
Q: What role did vision and communicating it play in attracting donors and staying aligned with the mission?
A clear vision acts as a filter for every decision, ensuring every project and expense serves the mission; explaining that vision to supporters builds trust and makes them feel part of a family effort.
[#100] How Dan & Maria Hurrelbrink Rebuilt Their Missionary Funding From the Brink of Collapse
Q: But tell me what shifted on the funding side, if it was just even a mental shift or like a shift that happened as you were moving through the support raising process?
The shift was moving from a mindset of scarcity and pure prayer into practical budgeting, a clear vision, and consistent, story-driven communication with supporters, which together crafted a plan donors could buy into and sustain.
[#97] How to Tell Stories to Raise Support - with James Harrington in Uganda
Q: What were the first six months like after the barbecue moment that catalyzed the project?
James describes rapid learning, testing ideas, and the realization that the problem was solvable with available skills, which spurred commitment to rainwater systems and early field work.
[#97] How to Tell Stories to Raise Support - with James Harrington in Uganda
Q: What did those first five attempts at raising money look like? Did you go to churches, start with your circle, or what was the approach?
They began with small, practical steps—talking to friends, presenting modest plans, and engaging local groups like Rotary clubs—recognizing they were aspirational and avoided over-promising while learning as they went.
[#97] How to Tell Stories to Raise Support - with James Harrington in Uganda
Q: Tell me a little bit about how you see storytelling because as I've been here, you just realize how big the world is.
James explains that storytelling is essential to making large-scale issues feel tangible; he emphasizes showing personal connections, the journey, and the human side of the work to draw in donors and partners.

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A practical, faith-aligned fundraising show focused on helping Christian missionaries and ministry leaders secure ongoing donor support. Across episodes, the hosts share coaching-style guidance, real-world templates, and stories from long-running campaigns—covering donor engagement, messaging, diversification of giving types, and balancing personal connection with technology. Notable strengths include a clearly actionable framework, emphasis on relationship-building and storytelling, and opportunities to join coaching programs or live events that translate strategy into concrete results for ministries of varying sizes.

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